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Thursday, March 29, 2012

I don't enjoy novels with whinny or dim whitedheroines. In saying that, I am smitten with the characters in this story. Aria is collected, talented, and very insightful. Perry is rugged and manly, yet kind and affectionate under that bravado. In this story, Aria is left to die in the death shop all because she had a run in with a consuls' crazy son. This is where she runs into Perry, and from rough beginnings they become intertwined. Aria does alot of growth during her time on the outside, and finds beauty in the simplest things. After spending 17 years of her life dwelling in the pods and fractioning among different realms, Aria begins to prefer the "real". I love Perry's character, his adoration for his nephew is wonderful to read. I also enjoy how the author described his feelings toward those he cared about as being "rendered". It deepens the connections and relationships he has. How ideal would it be to have a man feel and experience what you do?

Saturday, March 24, 2012

On My Wishlist is an awesome weekly meme hosted by Book Chick City that runs every Saturday. It's a place where you can put up all the books you're desperate to read, but haven't actually bought them yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming.

Lets start with the books that are yet to be released. They are not in any specific order. :)

(Summary from goodreads)Dreamless (Starcrossed #2) byJosephine Angelini (Goodreads Author)As the only Scion that can enter Hades at will, Helen descends to the Underworld in search of a way to overcome the Furies and end the cycle of revenge that has cursed the Scions. But she’s running out of time. Each descent weakens her both in mind and spirit. A mysterious stranger might be her only salvation, but the price may be her love for Lucas Delos.As an unforgettable love triangle emerges, Josephine Angelini’s compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding. The eagerly awaited sequel to the internationally bestselling Starcrossed, Dreamless delivers with a huge emotional impact that will leave readers satisfied—and longing for more.

Release Date: May 29th 2012

(Summary from goodreads)Destined (Wings #4) byAprilynne PikeLaurel now knows the truth: Yuki is a rare Winter faerie, the most powerful—and deadly—of all, and she is working with Klea to conquer and destroy Avalon. With Tamani, David, and Chelsea by her side, Laurel prepares for a fight she never thought she would have to face.Filled with heart-pounding action, sweeping romance, and higher stakes at every turn, Destined is the series conclusion that readers have been clamoring for—with a twist that will leave them breathless.

Release Date: May 1st 2012

(Summary from goodreads)Before I Wake (Soul Screamers #6) byRachel Vincent (Goodreads Author)died on a Thursday-killed by a monster intent on stealing my soul. The good news? He didn't get it. The bad news? Turns out not even death will get you out of high school... Covering up her own murder was one thing, but faking life is much harder than Kaylee Cavanaugh expected. After weeks spent "recovering," she's back in school, fighting to stay visible to the human world, struggling to fit in with her friends and planning time alone with her new reaper boyfriend. But to earn her keep in the human world, Kaylee must reclaim stolen souls, and when her first assignment brings her face-to-face with an old foe, she knows the game has changed. Her immortal status won't keep her safe. And this time Kaylee isn't just gambling with her own life....

Release Date: June 26th 2012

(Summary from goodreads)Taken at Dusk (Shadow Falls #3) byC.C. Hunter (Goodreads Author)Step into author C.C. Hunter's spectacular Shadow Falls series with Taken at Dusk, and enter into the camp for teens with supernatural powers. Here friendship thrives, love takes you by surprise, and our hearts possess the greatest magic of all.Kylie Galen wants the truth so badly she can taste it. The truth about who her real family is, the truth about which boy she’s meant to be with—and the truth about what her emerging powers mean. But she’s about to discover that some secrets can change your life forever…and not always for the better.Just when she and Lucas are finally getting close, she learns that his pack has forbidden them from being together. Was it a mistake to pick him over Derek? And it’s not just romance troubling Kylie. An amnesia-stricken ghost is haunting her, delivering the frightful warning, someone lives and someone dies. As Kylie races to unravel the mystery and protect those she loves, she finally unlocks the truth about her supernatural identity, which is far different—and more astonishing—than she ever imagined..

Release Date: April 10th 2012

(Summary from goodreads)Endure (Need #4) byCarrie Jones (Goodreads Author)It’s all-out war (and no-holds-barred romance) in the climactic conclusion to Carrie Jones’s bestselling series.Zara is at the center of an impending apocalypse. True, she’s successfully rescued Nick from Valhalla, but it simply isn’t enough. Evil pixies are ravaging Bedford, and they need much more than one great warrior; they need an army. Zara isn’t sure what her role is anymore. She’s not just fighting for her friends; she’s also a pixie queen. And to align her team of pixies with the humans she loves will be one of her greatest battles yet. Especially since she can’t even reconcile her growing feelings for her pixie king . . .Unexpected turns, surprising revelations, and one utterly satisfying romantic finale make Endure a thrilling end to this series of bestsellers.

Release Date: May 8th 2012

Now onto the books that are already released. :)

(Summary from goodreads)Everneath (Everneath #1) byBrodi Ashton (Goodreads Author)Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath, where immortals Feed on the emotions of despairing humans. Now she's returned- to her old life, her family, her friends- before being banished back to the underworld... this time forever. She has six months before the Everneath comes to claim her, six months for good-byes she can't find the words for, six months to find redemption, if it exists.Nikki longs to spend these months reconnecting with her boyfriend, Jack, the one person she loves more than anything. But there's a problem: Cole, the smoldering immortal who first enticed her to the Everneath, has followed Nikki to the mortal world. And he'll do whatever it takes to bring her back- this time as his queen.As Nikki's time grows short and her relationships begin slipping from her grasp, she's forced to make the hardest decision of her life: find a way to cheat fate and remain on the Surface with Jack or return to the Everneath and become Cole's...

(Summary from goodreads)Shattered Souls (Souls ) A thrilling debut story of death, love, destiny and dangerLenzi hears voices and has visions - gravestones, floods, a boy with steel gray eyes. Her boyfriend, Zak, can't help, and everything keeps getting louder and more intense. Then Lenzi meets Alden, the boy from her dreams, who reveals that she's a reincarnated Speaker - someone who can talk to and help lost souls - and that he has been her Protector for centuries.Now Lenzi must choose between her life with Zak and the life she is destined to lead with Alden. But time is running out: a malevolent spirit is out to destroy Lenzi, and he will kill her if she doesn't make a decision soon.

Well I have a tall order haha. Thats just a couple of the books I am wishing for this week. :) what's on your wishlist?

Friday, March 23, 2012

Expel picks up right were Vex ends. If you havent read this series yet then I suggest you stop reading this review because it is filled with a lot of spoilers! Fair warning........Are you sure you want to continue?....... Ok dont say I told you so! After Gage and Logan have been throughly mowed over by the mustang, Skyla is yanked into the future with a past self and a past Logan. Logan wants Skyla to save him from the transfer. It was sad to see Logan in the liquid drano(what Skyla calls it) knowing that he died from the accident but I was more worried about Gage and hoping that he had survived the hit and run. Throughout the first little bit of this book its touch and go on if both Gage and Logan are alive. I think I bit off all my finger nails I couldnt stop reading for anything I had to find out what happened to them. Its tough following Skyla through all her missadeventure's, At some point in the book I wanted to throw my hands in the air and say why, why, why. I mean Skyla's little liplocks with Marshall had to come out at some point but the way it happened just made Skyla look like a huge hussy and I felt awful when Gage stormed out of the house. Addison is a very creative story teller and she likes to throw curve balls into the story every now and then just to keep you on your toes. For the most part they were all good curve balls but the ending I just couldnt believe. I had to reread the last chapter twice just to make sure I somehow didnt misread it and ofcourse I didnt which makes my heart hurt. I cannot believe how this book ends! Through this entire series I have loved the Gage and Skyla duo and now I have no idea what to think its like the last two paragraphs of the entire book blew my brains out. I do like Logan and Skyla together and Marshall and Skyla together but Gage was my favorite and to find out that he was in cahoots with Chloe the evil B*@#* just breaks my heart. :( I dont know how I am going to be able to wait till the seventh book comes out because the ending dropped a freaking bomb and I cant get over what happened. As per her usual Addison has told an amazing tale that I will not be able to get out of my head for months to come until I can start the count down for the seventh book to be released. I must say, I am officially obessed and its bad obessed not good obessed. Why oh why did you have to release this by itself? Couldnt it just continue, I mean it was already into the 1200 or so pages why not shoot for the moon and continue? I know there had to be some stopping point but omg really? ok I am going to stop rambling now and if you happen to actually make it all the way to this point kudo's for you. :)

I give it five stars because it was an amazing book that had me wanting more after I finished it. If you havent picked up this series yet then you dont know what your missing.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

In my mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the The Story Siren. In my mailbox gives bloggers a chance to share what they have borrowed purchased or won with other bloggers. :)

What I have purchased since wednesday, All of which are ebook copys. :)

(Summary from goodreads)The Savage Grace (The Dark Divine #3) byBree Despain (Goodreads Author)troubled soul. An impossible choice. A final battle.Wrestling with the werewolf curse pulsing deep inside of her, Grace Divine was finally able to find her brother, but it nearly cost her everything.With her boyfriend, Daniel, stuck in wolf form and Sirhan's death approaching, time is running out for Grace to stop Caleb Kalbi and his gang of demons. If she fails, her family and hometown will perish. Everything rests on Grace's shoulders.The final installment in The Dark Divine trilogy brings Daniel and Grace's love story to a breathtaking conclusion.

(Summary from goodreads)Spell Bound (Hex Hall #3) byRachel Hawkins (Goodreads Author)as “impossible to put down,” the Hex Hall series has both critics and teens cheering. With a winning combination of romance, action, magic and humor, this third volume will leave readers enchanted.Just as Sophie Mercer has come to accept her extraordinary magical powers as a demon, the Prodigium Council strips them away. Now Sophie is defenseless, alone, and at the mercy of her sworn enemies—the Brannicks, a family of warrior women who hunt down the Prodigium. Or at least that’s what Sophie thinks, until she makes a surprising discovery. The Brannicks know an epic war is coming, and they believe Sophie is the only one powerful enough to stop the world from ending. But without her magic, Sophie isn’t as confident.Sophie’s bound for one hell of a ride—can she get her powers back before it’s too late?

No summary has been released for this book on goodreads yet :) But I have already made a review about it which is posted if you havent checked it out yet. :)

** spoiler alert ** A marked past was given to me for an honest review. Lets start with the pro's of the book. First it was creative enough to be set apart from other witch books I have read recently. Second it had alot of action and just enough romance to make it believable. It isnt like other YA novels were the mc falls in love right from the begining. Thirdthe main characters werent that annoying sometimes MC heriones can really get on my nerves, But Lyla was alright other then sometimes when she decided to keep important information to herself that could potentially harm others, I am willing to look past her faults. :) On to the cons! First the plot was just way to predictable I felt like I knew what was going on right when she moved to Salem and it didnt leave me guessing at all. Second I didnt understand why Nathan had to be killed off in the end because Hana was able to revive Lucas why couldnt she save Nathan? Other then that I didnt have any issues with the book. I gave the Book three stars because I felt that it could have been a little better but if you have time to waste then you could waste it reading this book and not feel like you need the last two hours back from your life. :)

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

In my mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. It is usually posted on sunday but since I am behind I thought I would do two weeks worth and then the following sunday I will go back to regular posting. :)

Let's start from top to bottom,

(Summary from goodreads)If I Stay (If I Stay #1) byGayle FormanIn a single moment, everything changes. Seventeen year- old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall riding along the snow-wet Oregon road with her family. Then, in a blink, she finds herself watching as her own damaged body is taken from the wreck...A sophisticated, layered, and heartachingly beautiful story about the power of family and friends. The choices we all make -and the ultimate choice Mia commands.

(Summary from goodreads)Looking for AlaskabyJohn GreenMiles Halter is fascinated by famous last words and tired of his safe life at home. He leaves for boarding school to seek what the dying poet Francois Rabelais called the "Great Perhaps." Much awaits Miles at Culver Creek, including Alaska Young. Clever, funny, screwed-up, and dead sexy, Alaska will pull Miles into her labyrinth and catapult him into the Great Perhaps. Looking for Alaska brilliantly chronicles the indelible impact one life can have on another. A stunning debut, it marks John Green's arrival as an important new voice in contemporary fiction

(Summary from goodreads)Paper TownsbyJohn GreenMargo Roth Spiegelman beckons Quentin Jacobsen in the middle of the night - dressed like a ninja and plotting an ingenious campaign of revenge - he follows her. Margo's always planned extravagantly, and, until now, she's always planned solo. After a lifetime of loving Margo from afar, things are finally looking up for Q . . . until day breaks and she has vanished. Always an enigma, Margo has now become a mystery. But there are clues. And they're for Q. Printz Medalist John Green returns with the trademark brilliant wit and heart-stopping emotional honesty that have inspired a new generation of readers.

(Summary from goodreads)Unearthly (Unearthly #1) byCynthia Hand (Goodreads Author)In the beginning, there's a boy standing in the trees . . . .Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realizes, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has a purpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy.Her visions of a raging forest fire and an alluring stranger lead her to a new school in a new town. When she meets Christian, who turns out to be the boy of her dreams (literally), everything seems to fall into place—and out of place at the same time. Because there's another guy, Tucker, who appeals to Clara's less angelic side.As Clara tries to find her way in a world she no longer understands, she encounters unseen dangers and choices she never thought she'd have to make—between honesty and deceit, love and duty, good and evil. When the fire from her vision finally ignites, will Clara be ready to face her destiny?Unearthly is a moving tale of love and fate, and the struggle between following the rules and following your heart.

(Summary from goodreads)Hallowed (Unearthly #2) byCynthia Hand (Goodreads Author)For months Clara Gardner trained to face the fire from her visions, but she wasn't prepared for the choice she had to make that day. And in the aftermath, she discovered that nothing about being part angel is as straightforward as she thought.Now, torn between her love for Tucker and her complicated feelings about the roles she and Christian seem destined to play in a world that is both dangerous and beautiful, Clara struggles with a shocking revelation: Someone she loves will die in a matter of months. With her future uncertain, the only thing Clara knows for sure is that the fire was just the beginning.In this compelling sequel to "Unearthly," Cynthia Hand captures the joy of first love, the anguish of loss, and the confusion of becoming who you are.

(Summary from goodreads)Divergent (Divergent #1) byVeronica Roth (Goodreads Author)In a future Chicago, 16-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.

(Summary from goodreads)

Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles #1) byKami Garcia (Goodreads Author), Margaret Stohl (Goodreads Author)There were no surprises in Gatlin County. We were pretty much the epicenter of the middle of nowhere.At least, that's what I thought.Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong.There was a curse.There was a girl.And in the end, there was a grave.Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever.Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them.In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.

(Summary from goodreads)Beautiful Darkness (Caster Chronicles #2) byKami Garcia (Goodreads Author), Margaret Stohl (Goodreads Author)Wate used to think of Gatlin, the small Southern town he had always called home, as a place where nothing ever changed. Then he met mysterious newcomer Lena Duchannes, who revealed a secret world that had been hidden in plain sight all along. A Gatlin that harbored ancient secrets beneath its moss-covered oaks and cracked sidewalks. A Gatlin where a curse has marked Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals for generations. A Gatlin where impossible, magical, life-altering events happen.Sometimes life-ending.Together they can face anything Gatlin throws at them, but after suffering a tragic loss, Lena starts to pull away, keeping secrets that test their relationship. And now that Ethan's eyes have been opened to the darker side of Gatlin, there's no going back. Haunted by strange visions only he can see, Ethan is pulled deeper into his town's tangled history and finds himself caught up in the dangerous network of underground passageways endlessly crisscrossing the South, where nothing is as it seems.

(Summary from goodreads)

City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4) byCassandra Clare (Goodreads Author)Mortal War is over, and Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadowhunter and to use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most important of all—Clary can finally call Jace her boyfriend.But nothing comes without a price.Someone is murdering the Shadowhunters who used to be in Valentine’s Circle, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second bloody war. Clary’s best friend, Simon, can’t help her. His mother just found out he’s a vampire and now he’s homeless. Everywhere he turns, someone wants him on their side—along with the power of the curse wrecking his life. And they’re willing to do anything to get what they want. At the same time he’s dating two beautiful, dangerous girls—neither of whom knows about the other.When Jace begins to pull away from Clary without explaining why, she is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: She herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.Love. Blood. Betrayal. Revenge. The stakes are higher than ever in City of Fallen Angels.

That is all for my hard and paperback books on to ebooks. :)

(Summary from goodreads)Title: Raven Author: Nuayma Jeggels Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy SynopsisA girl, a coma, a Plague, and an empty grave.When Shardaie wakes up, she doesn’t know who she is, why she can’t understand emotions, why she has been unconscious for nearly nine of her thirteen years, or why the dead just won’t stay dead. The only clue to her past is a locket, but the Plague, which finally stretches its unnatural hand to her village, forces her to leave and to learn to protect herself. But everything has a cost: the protection against the undead reveals a secret that Shardaie and her classmates just don’t want to accept, and at the end, Shardaie realises that some secrets shouldn’t be revealed. Secrets have the power to destroy, and the power to change her view on humanity for ever.

(Summary from goodreads)COVERT DREAMSbyMike Meyer (Goodreads Author)is good for B.J. He has a great job and a loving wife. But all of a sudden he begins experiencing a series of lifelike nightmares, where he knows intimate details of Munich, a city in which he has never been. He can speak German in his dream, a language he does not know. Everybody thinks he is losing it. Is he going crazy? To save himself, he knows that he has but one option: he must go to Munich to uncover the truth behind his dreams.Stan Halsey, a professor in Saudi Arabia, sends for his wife to join him, but she suddenly disappears soon after her arrival, along with every trace of her very existence. There is absolutely nothing, not one single detail in any records anywhere, to prove that she is indeed a living person and that her spouse is not crazy for thinking so. Both the American government officials and the Saudi Arabian authorities insist that she does not exist. Stan Halsey, all alone in his quest, must act fast before he is forced out of the country.What is real, and what is not? Who is really who, and why? The mounting suspense moves from Munich, to London, to Rome, and to the burning sands of Saudi Arabia. What is the horrifying link between these two alternating stories? Do you love mysteries? Do you love thrillers? Do you love suspense? If so, then take on COVERT DREAMS.

(Summary from goodreads)A Marked Past (The Mercer Legacy #1) byLeslie Deaton (Goodreads Author)Mercer’s life changed the moment her dad was murdered, and again when she heard that she could be next. Forced to move to Salem for safe keeping, Lyla soon discovers her family has a dark history in the small town, and when a glossy black moon appears on the back of her neck she becomes newest part of that legacy. Her family is marked and being hunted, but Lyla may be the weapon they need to survive. Lyla attempts to ignore the danger, pretending to be normal, but whispers and rumors follow her everywhere. She thinks nothing can ever be normal for her again until she meets Caleb, the minister’s son, and the absolute wrong boy to be dating a witch. He’s everything she wants to be, just a normal kid from a normal family. At least that’s what she thinks, but nothing is as it seems in Salem. Caleb has secrets to keep about his family that rival her own. Until recently, her father's murderer has managed to keep his true identity a secret, but when Lyla uncovers the truth about him, nobody is safe, especially her.

These three were given to me from the lovely ladies on goodreads Shut up & Read group discussion. The top were purchased from various places such as: B&N, Changing Hands Bookmans, and Costco. :) I am hoping at some point I will be able to get my hands on some hard cover arc's but for now I will settle with getting ecopys from smashwords. :)

Monday, March 12, 2012

How do you guys feel about Vlogging? I was thinking about it and it seems that it might be fun to do a couple of vlog reviews,granted I might tend to ramble if I am able to voice my reviews instead of typing them but hey who doesnt ramble sometimes. ;) Please someone help me with this dilemma?

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Chloe and her friends end up in the custody of one the boys family friends. The group is eager to put their feet up, when they find themselves in even more trouble. As she starts talking to more ghosts around the house, they discover they are not so safe after all.

Chloe begins to embrace her life, as a very powerful necromancer. She realizes her feelings for the loveable Derek, and even becomes friends with Tori. I really enjoyed the series!

Chloe has escaped from Lyle house and is now on the run from the edison group. She spends a majority of the book trying to get as far away as possible, and develop a plan to save her friend Rae and Aunt Lauren. As Simon ends up out of the loop most of the time in this book, giving Derek all the opportunities with Chloe. Chloe encounters new obsticales on her journey, especially with good ole Tori involved. More secrets are uncovered, and yet there are more questions to be answered. You will definately be awakened and wanting more!

Monday, March 5, 2012

I finished Hallowed! It was amazing just like the first one. Cynthia Hand did not dissappoint thats for sure. Clara was Sad alot of the times in this book which just made me sad and yes I cried in this book like I did in the first one. I promise I am not a softy but Cynthia has a way with her words ;). I cannot wait till the third one in this series comes out. Bring on 2013! If you have yet to even start the first one trust me if you were to pick one series this year to read it should be this one! I want to know what happens between Tucker and Clara. With that being said I also want to find out what happens between Christian and Clara! What will the third book bring? The second book has answered alot of questions already, also will there end up being a big battle in the end? To many questions and not enough answers! If you enjoy books about angels then give this one a chance.

Friday, March 2, 2012

I am just going to say it! I havent read a book lately that has brought tears to my eyes but also had me giggling like a school girl throughout the entire book. I feel silly admitting that I cried in this book. I dont know if that was what the author was going for but the last chapter was just so amazing I dont have words to describe it. I loved that Clara was smart and strong unlike some of the main characters in other novels who are kinda whiney and ridiculous. I cant wait to get the second book in my hands my impatience is killing me. I just read the sample on my nook and I can tell thats its going to be amazing book. I might have to wait to read it the third one doesnt come out till early 2013 and I am sure that it will be left on a cliff hanger, per usual second books. Or I may just read it now any ways.:) This book is about angel bloods and fallen angels. Yes I am reading more angel stuff I cant help it there are some really good books out lately about angels! I like so I shall read. :) Check this book out it is worth the time to read.